There’s nothing like a live performance to stimulate your child’s imagination and provide a level of engagement that they just can’t get from a screen. This month’s selections include the beautiful costumes and voices of the Lyric Opera, a traveling water circus with no animals, and many local productions created just for kids. Check out the family-friendly shows going on this month.
Through May 7
Chicago Kids Company presents “Sleeping Beauty”
Stahl Family Theater, 5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
Through May 22
“The King & I” at Lyric Opera
The Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Through May 26
The Jungle Book
Various venues including Lewis University, North Central College, Tivoli Theatre, Moraine Valley College, Prairie Center for the Arts.
Through May 28
Theatre School at DePaul University presents “Peter Pan and Wendy”
DePaul’s Historic Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
May 5, 6, & 7
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
May 5-22, Tues.-Sun. (closed Mon.)
Chicago Children’s Theatre presents “Seedfolks”
The Ruth Page Center for Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610
May 7 & 8, noon & 3pm
Lookingglass Young Ensemble Performances: The Tin Woodman of OZ
Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
May 7, 1-2pm
First Ladies Tea: Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Kennedy
Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
May 7, 6:30-8pm
Naperville Park District Élan Dance Company Showcase 2016
Naperville Central College Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
May 8, at noon
Wendy & DB Concert for Kids
Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60618
May 8, 2-4:30pm
35th Anniversary Concert and Celebration: Mother’s Day Event
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center 220 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
May 13, at 10am
Rock and Roll Kidz with Wendy Morgan
Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
May 14, 15, 21 & 22, noon & 3pm
Lookingglass Young Ensemble Performances: The Cats of Tanglewood Forest
Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (entrance on Pearson)
May 14, 15, 21 & 22
Another Castle: Spring Youth Circus
The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201
May 16, 4pm
Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione
Northfield Branch Library, 1785 Orchard Lake, Northfield, IL 60093
May 17 & 18, 6:30-8:30pm
I Am Jimmy Wremble
Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St., Oakbrook, IL
May 18, 11am
Music, Movement and Mindfulness with Ms. Carol
Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
May 27-30
Cirque Italia – Water Circus
6170 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031
May 28, 10:30am
Phabulous Philharmonia
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60201
May 28 & 29
Ascend: The 2015/16 Professional Circus Training Showcase
The ActorsGymnasium, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201